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Adventurer Mark Jenkins to Discuss Everest Climb

September 11, 2012 — Author, adventurer and UW faculty member Mark Jenkins will discuss
his 2012
expedition to the summit of Mount Everest Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. in the
University of Wyoming College of Education auditorium.

Jenkins' excursions have included ascents of some of the
globe's other tallest peaks; dangerous trips to some of the world's last remote
regions; and travel by foot or bicycle across different continents. He is an
internationally recognized author and journalist now working as a field staff
writer for National Geographic and as writer-in-residence for the UW master's
degree program in creative writing.

Prior to working for National Geographic, Jenkins wrote The
Hard Way column for Outside magazine in addition to writing several books
including “A Man’s Life,” “To Timbuktu” and “Off The Map.” The UW Outdoor Program
sponsors Jenkins' talk. Call (307) 766-2402 for more information.

Photo:This
is among the photos taken by Mark Jenkins during his ascent of Mount Everest.
He will show slides of the expedition Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. in the UW
College of Education auditorium.